Ms. Lopez is a widowed 68-year-old Nicaraguan woman and an immigrant who has lived in the United States for ten years. She lives in the second floor of a walk-up apartment with her daughter and son-in-law and their four children. Ms. Lopez is admitted to the hospital, is diagnosed with a stroke, and has weakness in her left side. She complains of coughing when she drinks and feels that food sometimes gets caught in her throat. She has diabetes and high blood pressure and is on several oral medications. She does not, however, check her blood sugar levels regularly because she does not feel comfortable pricking her finger. Her body mass index (BMI) is 33. Ms. Lopez is undocumented and uninsured.
-The dietitian assessed Ms. Lopez and identified the potential problem with her food and fluid intake. Which of the following components of critical thinking best describes this situation?

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The dietitian used medical problem solving to identify the potential problem with Ms. Lopez's food and fluid intake. This involves analyzing the patient's medical history, lab results, and current symptoms to determine a diagnosis and appropriate interventions.

Ms Lopez Is a Widowed 68-Year-Old Nicaraguan Woman and an Immigrant